Author Archives: richardandlisa

About richardandlisa

Richard is the photographer, typically. Lisa is the writer, typically. We've both been know to cross-genre...is that allowed?

Storytelling

By Richard Hendry, March 13, 2021 J.K. Rowling, novelist, screenwriter and film producer, says it well: “There’s always room for a story that can transport people to another place.” I’m a storyteller. Always have been throughout the 46 years I have … Continue reading

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The Dream, by Richard Hendry

Reposting from Summer 2019 — mixup with WordPress.   The Dream From childhood on, the dream was clear to come to America and begin to share, the mystery and glamor of a world apart where a man was judged by … Continue reading

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Sometimes Music…

Reposting from Summer 2019 — a mix-up with WordPress and postings. While in church yesterday, I wrote this about the Choir’s Anthem, ” I Heard Him Once”. Sometimes music transports me and I find myself in a place of serene … Continue reading

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1860’s Farm — Kids

Republication from Summer, 2019 — mix-up on WordPress.       Last Thursday I volunteered at the Littleton Museum’s 1860’s farm. Through the hard work, burnt food and oft mistakes, it is a place and a time in history that brings … Continue reading

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The last time at Notre Dame…

Yesterday, Notre Dame was aflame and it breaks my heart. In July 2014, Richard and I were with our traveling group in Paris. Here are my reflections from that visit. “Part of our experience is to take a short boat … Continue reading

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San Jose Mission, San Antonio

It brings me joy that I’m still able to do cartwheels! March 2019 (60 years old – Yay, me!)

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Sometimes music…

While in church yesterday, I wrote this about the Choir’s Anthem, ” I Heard Him Once”. Sometimes music transports me and I find myself in a place of serene worship; and I am  grounded by the beauty. Sometimes music transforms … Continue reading

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With Love – A Kidney Transplant

Written by Richard Hendry, November 2018 Christmas day, 2014, we celebrated the birth of Christ as a family.  As we shared together, we realized that our son, Stephen, aged 44, was not well.  We were concerned at the sallowness of … Continue reading

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This I Believe

October 2017, I had the pleasure of substitute teaching for six days in an Honors English 9th grade class. One of their assignments was to write a “This I Believe” essay. I told the students that I wouldn’t ask them … Continue reading

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The Haunting of Minerva

I originally wrote this years ago. The night before Halloween, it’s a good time to share it again. A compilation of experiences from the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site, with some artistic liberties. I didn’t change the name because I want … Continue reading

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